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A spokesman for U.S. Central Command said the strikes were done in self-defense and that the U.S. military “continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire.”

Officials said the worst-case scenario, a massive explosion, had been averted. It’s unclear how the emergency started in the first place.

“This is a historic day for the state, for the country,” Gov. Maura Healey said, noting that drivers’ being able to unionize “means better pay, better wages for them, for their families.”

Plus, a potential crack may be releasing pressure inside a toxic chemical tank in Southern California as crews work to avoid an explosion.

Many of the dead whales have appeared thin and weak. Researchers think there’s a problem with their food supply in the Arctic.

Gas taxes and fees account for as much as 17% of the cost per gallon.

Gas prices across the country, after declining some of April, are up again.

A court filing said the suspect, who shot at Secret Service officers, was known for walking around the building’s complex asking about how to gain access.

Iran war peace talks. Secret Service shooting. And embracing the word “cockroach.”

Three people were transported to a hospital for treatment; others are believed to have sought care on their own.

Officials said a late-night operation provided firefighters with what they described as encouraging new information with tens of thousands evacuated.